In the Parable of the Wedding Garment in Matthew 22:1-13, the wedding garment represents the righteousness of Christ and the importance of embracing it to gain entrance into the wedding feast, which symbolizes eternal life
. The man who is cast out of the feast for not wearing a wedding garment is meant to represent those who do not have the righteousness of Christ and are therefore not saved
. The wedding garment can also be seen as a symbol of being covered by the righteousness of Jesus, as suggested in Romans 3:21–31
. The man's refusal to wear the garment represents his rejection of God's provision for salvation and his preference for self-righteousness, which is the exact opposite of biblical teaching
. In summary, the wedding garment in Matthew 22:1-13 symbolizes:
- The righteousness of Christ
- The importance of embracing it to gain entrance into the wedding feast (eternal life)
- The rejection of self-righteousness and the preference for God's provision for salvation
